Food Safety

Cefas advises on public health issues arising from the consumption of fish and shellfish.

We assist governments in their regulation of aquaculture practices, and we help fish farmers ensure they are producing fish and shellfish that are safe for consumption.

We advise on:

• impacts of fish farming operations
• effects of water contamination
• safe consumption of aquaculture products
• emergency contamination management
• rapid response emergency monitoring and evaluation
• regulation of aquaculture practices
• policy and legislative advice
• meeting regulatory requirements
• international trade

Our expertise covers food poisoning micro-organisms, human enteric viruses, bacteria, algal toxins, and organic and inorganic contaminants.

For more information on our specialist shellfish contamination advice please visit the Shellfish section.